The Association of Army Dentistry
- Promotes morale and esprit de corps
- Recognizes those who serve and have served in Army Dentistry
- Supports recruitment and retention
- Provides dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Fosters appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Career Development & Transition
Whether you are:
- Entering active duty
- Pursuing a military career
- Considering retirement
- Leaving active duty
- Searching for new career opportunities
The AAD offers information and points of contact that may assist you.
Donate
Help the AAD fulfill its mission to:
- Promote morale and esprit de corps
- Recognize those who serve and have served via Army Dentistry
- Support recruitment and retention
- Provide dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Foster appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Become a Member
Membership in the AAD is open to all members of the Army Dental Care Team — past and present — and friends of Army Dentistry including:
- Army Dental Corps and other AMEDD Officers
- Reserve and National Guard Soldiers
- Noncommissioned Officers
- Enlisted Soldiers
- Civilian Employees
- Spouses and Surviving Spouses
- Friends of Army Dentistry
On this Day in the History of U.S. Army Dentistry
World War I Ends
11 November 1918 – By the end of World War I, there are 4,620 active-duty dentists from the Regular Army, Army Reserve and National Guard, with 1,864 stationed in Europe. Army dental officers have cared for 1,396,957 Soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces, providing 1,505,424 restorations, 384,427 extractions, 60,387 crowns, and 13,140 dentures. Seven dental […]
First African American Dentist Cares for Soldiers
11 November 1901 – Hospital Steward William A. Birch is the first African American to serve as an Army dentist, providing dental care to soldiers in the Philippines.
For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.
